Gone Fishin'

Hello world!!  I'm sorry for the lack of attention - work - again - has been crazy!  But I enjoyed my small, little beach vacay and got some much needed sun!  I just have to push through this day and I'm outa here!!  A short 3 hour train ride to DC and then it's Girls Gone Wild in DCL part 2 (or maybe more).  Deep Creek Lake here we come!  Me, Ruby, Sydney, Hillary, Coco & Kit are heading out there for a long weekend.  Hopefully we won't get locked out this time!  I'm sure by Monday I'll have a  few stories to share - so I'll be sure to post then.  OH and I'm also seeing Britney Spears on Sunday night -  don't judge me - I'm more excited than a 12 year old girl seeing the Jonas Brothers at the mall!  I can't even wait.  SOOOO I'm out - "gone fishin'" be back next week!  I'm so stoked!!  DCL & Britney in one weekend - I can't deal!!  XOXO

Story Hour

HAPPY FRIDAY YOU FOOLS!! I'm so sorry I've been so MIA and I PROMISE to be better - is swear. And by just saying that - now I have that song in my head "And I swear by the moon and the stars in the sky…" Ok - so back to reality here. Work situation has been out of control and I know I've used that excuse in the past - but it has been a lil cray cray. But I'm here now - so let me just give you 2 quick update stories that I know you'll love for your Friday afternoons!

Story #1:
My brother and his family are in town for the week - which means one thing - NEPHEW TIME!!! And obvs he's my favorite person of life. We had dinner last Sunday night. Oh and let me give you a back story. That day I went to the park - sweat my butt off laying out - then took myself to a movie - I'm such a fun date! So before I met them - I ran home jumped in the shower and threw on a dress - aka I did NOT look cute. No makeup, hair askew, dress - meh. We were finishing up dinner and my nephew was getting a little antsy, so I offered to take him next door to Pinkberry (our fave). So I picked him up, walked next door and a guy was holding the door for me. I look up and who is it - oh yes - that's right - I guy I used to make out with in college. Awesome. I was like a deer in headlights.

I haven't seen him in about 9 years and quite honestly - the next time I ever (if ever) wanted to see him again is if I was a size 2 wearing a huge rock on my finger. But we all know my luck and that just wasn't in the cards. So this was our awkward exchange instead:

Me: oh umm hi
Him: hey - umm hi
Me: so been awhile
Him: yeah - I mean I guess it really has (glaring at my nephew)

Then I walked inside and him and his girlfriend/wife/lady friend were behind me in line and no other words were exchanged. And of course my nephew took this opportunity to hug/kiss me and tell me he loves me. Obviously - I melt and can't get enough of that! So then we sat down to eat by the window - he left - tapped on the glass and waved. Amazing - now it's prob a common misconception that I'm a poor single mom living in NYC. Looking hella tired and awful. Sooo there's that.

Story #2:
So last night I was out with work peeps and obvi I invited Chase to come along. We don’t get to see each other on the weekends lately and so we try our best to find a way during the week! We're at this divey bar and of course mid-way through the night I start having kinda stomach pains and just need to use the bathroom. Oh and btw - it’s a unisex bathroom - like all the stalls are unisex and you're all in there together. So awkward - esp with work peeps. We all know I have stomach "issues" and of course last night they decided to re-affirm their place in my life. Lets just say about 15 (possibly 20 - don’t judge me) minutes later I emerged from the bathroom to find Chase running towards me all "where have you been?!?!?!"

Clearly I explained my situation to her - but then all the work people started chiming in. So my excuse - there was a line (which clearly there wasn't and someone called me out on it) and then I got into a deep conversation with the bathroom attendant. And there you have it. Why is this my life?!

I hope those little snippets will get you through the rest of the day and spring you into the weekend! I'm headed down the shore for some much needed R&R. Let's just hope I don’t melt/come back looking like a lobstah! XOXO

Book It

Today I feel kinda like this:

Like I'm spinning and spinning but not really getting anywhere. I feel like I'm all over the map and need to just situate myself! Work is hella crazy and I'm kinda over it. Hence taking a lil break to write this up! I just needed to not talk about "work things" for about 15 minutes. Then I'll be ready and refreshed to plow through these last few hours!

Is anyone else really tired today?! Like to the point that you can barely keep your eyes open?! Guess who feels like that?!

This girl!! Right here! I did not sleep a wink last night and I'm really dragging. I need a little boost - but I just don’t know quite what that is. I believe me laying on the couch may or may not be involved. I don’t know if it's the sweltering heat or the fact that I'm burning the candle at all ends possible. I just need a weekend of absolutely NOTHING. And unfortunately - that is not in the foreseeable future! However a beach weekend is on the horizon - next week - so I'm almost there. I can make it - I can do this.

Speaking of the beach. To all my readers out there - I need a good book! I saw this one in B&N last night - but wasn't sure.

Any recommendations?? I'm in need of a good beach read - so nothing TOO heavy! I generally like light, fun books - think Shopaholic and things of that nature. However - the last REALLY good book I read was The Help and that was phenomenal. If you haven't read it yet - do your self a favor and pick it up! It is worth it! And the movie comes out this fall - I can't wait!! It seriously was the best book I've read in quite some time - possibly even since my high school English class days of The Great Gatsby, Catcher in the Rye, and To Kill A Mockingbird. It was just THAT good.

So send some suggestions my way!! Who's got fun plans this weekend?? I have a work thing tomorrow night - that's about negative fun. And then a few things out there for the weekend. And it's gonna be a nice one!!

A TV Night To Remember

First things first - I can't stop singing "Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls" today.

In my head - obvi - at least I hope it has only been in my head and I'm not caught belting out "please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to…if at any time he's in a jam she'll be by his side but he doesn't realize he hurts her so much…" No clue why I have this in my head- don’t judge me.

Second - so last night I got sucked into the most RIDICULOUS show. Like insanity. I'm not sure if it's new or I just haven't seen it - either way - cray cray! It's called "101 Ways To Leave A Game Show". Seriously - if you haven't seen it - for the pure shock value - you need to watch it. Basically the contestants and asked questions and eliminated when they get the wrong answer. However - it's the WAY they get eliminated that is the insane part - as per http://abc.go.com/shows/101-ways-to-leave-a-game-show/ : "Contestants are eliminated by being dropped from the top of a building on a window washing scaffold, yanked and flipped off the side of a building, or dragged away by a speeding limo."

Oh, I'm sorry…what?! How is this a)legal and b)safe?! Here is a clip of my favorite elimination - "Crazy Stunt Driving": (I'm having technical difficulties right now - so just follow the link until I can work through this!!!!)

Crazy Stunt Driving
Seriously - the show is simply ridiculous. You HAVE to watch it to believe it!

Third - following that shocking situation I turned on the next - Teen Mom. Now the new season of the "original" cast has started and again - train wreck. I just can't stop watching. It's not even that exciting - but I just need to know what happens! Here are my thoughts:

Maci: She's really trying to do the right thing. I think it's good that she's trying to be in school and raise Bentley. I'm a little skeptical of her and Kyle moving in together - not because he's a bad guy - quite the opposite. I just feel that they are rushing things a bit. And Ryan just needs to grow up and stop acting dumb.

Farrah: Can't stand her attitude. The girl is so spoiled and mean. I don’t understand it. Her lash outs are inexcusable. After her boob job her father/step father/Michael was trying to help her and she was yelling and crying and screaming. Really?! Pull it together! I know you're prob in pain - but you WANTED this surgery! Don't yell at him for helping you and taking care of your child. She's nuts!

Catelynn: Oh Catelynn - she is trying so hard. Her and Tyler are like to little kids bumping along. They had to grow up too quickly and I feel sad for them. I want them to just win the lottery and get away from their crazy situation!

Amber: Saved the best for last! Really?! She needs to get her shiz together!! First stop with the "cussing" (I hate that word) around your child! And if you and Gary drink out of one more styrofoam cup - I swear - do you not own glassware?! All you do is drink/eat take out! I can't take it anymore!!!

Like I said before though - I can't stop! I need to find out if Kyle & Maci live happily ever after.

And Catelynn & Tyler can last in that apartment for more than 2 months.

And Farrah - will she get another modeling "job" that requires her to smile and wear an ugly blue dress?!

Lastly - Amber - will they every stop "cussing" and was it a good idea for her and Geeeerrryy to move back in together after only being back "together" for 1week?!

So many questions!!

Anywho - happy Wednesday you crazy kids! We're almost to the freaking weekend!!

Love You For You

The other night I got sucked into a "Hills" marathon of sorts. I forgot how much I miss it! It's just so amazing on so many levels. I totally heart LC and Lo is also a favorite of mine. I just think they seem so "normal" and "real". Aside from all that, something else really struck me. I just simply couldn't get over how Heidi has morphed into a completely different person. I mean I have seen the before & afters and all - but this really stood out to me the other night. It was totally shocking.

Here are some before pics. Honestly - I think she's a cute/"girl next door" kind of girl. Really nothing to change.

Here are the after pics. After she got like 10 things "done". Honestly - I think she looks awful. Like a fake Barbie doll - completely plastic.

So all this got me thinking - where do I stand on plastic surgery!? Now I grew up in a household that did not even THINK about this. My mom is completely proud of her "baby belly" because it reminds her of all her children. She would never even dare think of a face lift/ eyebrow lift/ or any other lift! Basically all those wrinkles, marks, "sags", etc. (and not that there are a lot!) are signs of her life. Signs of things she's been through and stages she's passed. She is proud of all of them. And I can honestly say that my close aunts, cousins, etc. feel the same way.

Being raised to be embrace of all your "imperfections" and to own them has taught me a lot. Of course there are days that I'd love to take a suction/vacuum to my thighs. And this sweating problem has got to go! And my nose - I mean it could use a lil change. Don’t get me started on my arms! But all in all - joking aside - it's who I am. All these things make me "me". I understand that there are certain things about people that they feel they need to change and I support that. If it means that you get more confidence and can learn to love yourself - then you do what you need to do. But I look at someone like Heidi and I feel sad for them. After all is said and done - all those "changes" - you are not "you". She has become a version of herself - but her real self is almost unrecognizable. That makes me feel bad for her - that she couldn't love herself enough that she had to go and make a whole new person.

Again - maybe in 20 or 30 years when my boobs are down to my feet - I'll feel differently. But for now - I try everyday to embrace who I am. And it's not always easy! I have my "fat & ugly" days - everyone does. But each day I just try to love me for me and I think you should, too!  Go on - give yourself a hug - you deserve one!!  XOXO

July 4th Weekend Recap

Putting my little rant from yesterday aside, how were all your weekends?! I hope you all got to have some time in the sun, relax and eat your faces off! I did - so I mean it's only fair!

Saturday I spent the day at my friend's house in CT. I went up bright and early so I could selfishly get some "alone time" with her one year old son. Who I adore/can't get enough of. It was a gorg day and a perfect one for a BBQ! I got to see some old friends and it was really nice to catch up. Of course I wore my white shorts and a red & white top from Forever21 (cheap and cute).

One minor problem - I was sweating my butt off and of course the red back bled all into my white shorts - totally awesome and attractive. Always the look I'm going for - a hot sweaty mess! But it was totally worth it because I had a fabulous day!

Sunday my parents & sister cam into the city. We saw "Baby It's You" (Broadway show).

I was pleasantly surprised! It was sooo good! The music was fun and the energy was great. The crowd totally got into it - at times to an awkward point - but none the less - it was fun for all! And then we went to dinner - which was delish! I should also mention that we had Shake Shack for lunch before the show - sorry I'm not sorry. That place never fails me!

Monday I forced myself to go the grocery store and catch up on my life. I hated every second of it because I really just wanted to lay on my couch and watch some sort of marathon. But I sucked it up. After my torture I met Scarlett out for drinks. We wound up hopping around to 3 different bars on the LES. We had a great time catching up and taking in the sights! This one bar was a plethora of drunken idiots. I swear one guy was dumber than the last. To the point where we finally had to just leave because I couldn’t handle it any more. So annoying. I think I'm too old for that - or maybe I was too sober for that - but either way - not cute!

OH and I almost forgot/was too embarrassed to admit it. Giuliana and I wanted to see a movie on Friday night - so with the timing, etc. we wound up seeing Monte Carlo.

Don’t judge me! The movie itself was cute/not awful, however the company we had to keep was APPALLING!! First of all we were sitting in the last row on the aisle trying to keep to ourselves. The movie was just starting and this mom and her 4 little girls come rolling in. Then they barrel on up to the top row stand there looking at me and Giuliana until the mom eventually says "UMM do you think you could move down so we could all sit together?"

OH, I’M SORRY… WHAT!?!?! You roll in here late and there are clearly other seats available, you have the freaking NERVE to come over and make me move?! I was livid! The audacity of some people simply shocks me. Oh and it gets better! The little girls thought that it was basically their living room. Shoes/clothes/etc. all over the aisle. To the point where Giuliana got up to use the bathroom and basically tripped 10 times. They talked throughout the whole thing.

Poor Giuliana had to sit next to one and I thought she was going to drop kick her. And what was the mom doing the whole time?! TEXTING! Not paying one bit of attention to her annoying little brats! And I love kids - but these ones were so inapro-pro!! Worst movie experience I've had in quite some time!

Anywho - now I'm back at work wishing I was not. It's so hot outside and like a million percent humidity. This weather makes me so drowsy and lazy! I just want to lay like a beached whale in my air conditioned apartment - and that’s only if I can't be laying on the beach!a

Shocked!

I'll write a more "fun" post tomorrow - work has been a insane - a great way to come back from a holiday weekend!  However, I couldn't not comment on this.  I'm in utter shock.  Casey Anthony was just found "not guilty". 

I can not believe this at all. I've been glued to this case since it started and I just can't even believe that this is who it all went down. Totally shocked. I don't think I'm alone in this either!  I'm honestly speechless.

Happy 4th!

What up all you suckers?! And I say "suckers" because I am one too. If you are reading this when I have posted it - you are most likely at work. which is where I am. And I'm beyond furious about it. I'm completely throwing myself a one woman pity party. And it doesn't help that it is one of the most gorgeous days out there!

And I'm in here - staring at my computer - willing everyone to go home so I can, too!  But until then - I'll be here - sharing your misery of working before a long holiday weekend!

Last night I went to a work softball game. It was in a word - interesting. Softball is very serious among "worker" - not just where I am - but all over. The other team got into a MAYJOR fight with the umpire - to the point where the umpire almost "ejected" the guy. Wanna know what it was over?! Apparently the umpire stepped in front of the catcher while trying to make a call. There was no ball around and no way he was going to stop another guy from sliding home. But the catcher went all hella crazy and started screaming. Sooo intense!

The highlight of my night however is when some claimed they "tore their oblike muscle". Yes you read that correctly - he kept saying "ahhh my oblike!!". To which someone else yelled "you can't tear it if you can't even say it right - it's OBLIQUE!!". Sheer genius! I was dying laughing!

What does everyone have on tap for this weekend?! I can't wait for that one extra day! So excited to have Monday off! Hopefully the weather will hold out and all my weekend plans of sun, beach, bbq's and fireworks will go off without a hitch! I'm already beginning to channel my patriotism with my outfit today - navy blue/white striped sweater with a white skirt. Missing the red - but I'm just easing into the weekend! So wave those flags proudly and dust off your red, white & blue sundress! We're heading into one of my all time favorite holiday weekends!! Happy 4th everyone!!

P.S. One year my sister & I took a trip to Sanibel Island over the 4th of July weekend. And everyone I saw I yelled "Happy 4th!" - even the toll booth lady got a little shout out. By the end of the day my sister was ready to strangle me and my patriotic spirit! XOXO